Postcode WF8 3HY is located in a rural village, within the Pontefract South ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ackworth & Darrington area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 2.6 miles away.
Ackworth & Darrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Ackworth & Darrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from WF8 3HY.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Pontefract South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontefract South
In the WF8 3HY postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF8 3HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Applegreen | Great North Road, Pontefract, WF8 3HU | Walking directions to Applegreen |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.